Literate and illiterate world population in Angola
Angola: Literate and illiterate world population was 31.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
31.82
World rank
20th
of 128 countries
All-time high
97
in 1950
All-time low
31.82
in 2023
Years of data
5
1950–2023
Literate and illiterate world population in Angola, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Angola recorded 31.82 for literate and illiterate world population in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Angola peaked at 97 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 31.82, in 2023.
That places Angola 20th out of 128 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Literate and illiterate world population in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 97 | — |
| 2001 | 32.59 | -66.4% |
| 2014 | 33.97 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 33.76 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 31.82 | -5.7% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 31.82 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.84, 1.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Angola's 31.82 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 2000s | 32.59 | 32.59 | 32.59 | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.86 | 33.76 | 33.97 | 2 |
| 2020s | 31.82 | 31.82 | 31.82 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More population data for Angola
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.7608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.7608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.582 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 72,328 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.82 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0934 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.745 (2100)
- Population density 120.35 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 11.56 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Angola?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Angola was 31.82 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.82 in 2023.
- How does Angola rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Angola ranks 20th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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